If you do not see your providers clean their hands, please ask them to do so.
•Family members can ask about how often healthcare providers clean the patient’s mouth.
Can VAP be treated?
VAP can be a very serious infection. Most of the time, these infections can be treated with antibiotics. The choice of antibiotics depends on which specific germs are causing the infection. Your healthcare provider will decide which antibiotic is best.
If you have questions, please ask your doctor or nurse